Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:03pm on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports
Avani Lekhara, paralyzed waist-down from a car accident at 11, has made history by winning gold in women's 10m air rifle (SH1) at the Paris Paralympics, defending her Tokyo title. Despite a gallbladder surgery in March 2024 and subsequent health issues, Lekhara worked tirelessly to return to form. The 22-year-old, also an assistant conservator of forests in Rajasthan, shot 249.7 to break her own Paralympic record. Lekhara's victory, coupled with a double podium finish for India, highlights her remarkable resilience and determination in overcoming adversity.
